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A Northampton dad is turning grief into goals with a special charity football match and family fun day, in memory of his son Tyler and all lost angels. On Saturday 17th May, Tristan Heard is hosting Sands Aid Family Fun Day and Charity Football Match, a full day of activities to raise money and awareness for Sands UK – the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity. Tristan became involved with Sands United FC, formed in Northampton for bereaved dads, following the loss of his first child at 38 weeks. Sands United was founded by Pride of Britain winner Robert Allen after..

Get ready to be dazzled! Tickets are now officially on sale for Strictly SENSational, the highly anticipated Strictly Come Dancing-inspired show celebrating the incredible talents of adults with special educational needs (SEN). Hosted by SENSational Care Provisions and Joanne Banham Dance Company, this feel-good event will take place at The Deco Theatre on Sunday, 29th June 2025. An unforgettable evening awaits as participants from the SEN community take to the stage in a celebration of dance. After weeks of rehearsals and hard work, you can expect an electric atmosphere, show-stopping routines, and a whole lot of sparkle as the SENsational..

A Northamptonshire family is turning personal heartbreak into hope by hosting a special fundraising day at The Chester House Estate. The event is in support of the Twinkling Stars Appeal, a campaign led by Northamptonshire Health Charity to build a new maternity bereavement suite at Kettering General Hospital. Esmé Day, taking place on Tuesday 27 May, has been organised by parents Carmen and Chris Smith in memory of their daughter Esmé, who was tragically stillborn at 38 weeks. “Esmé would have been turning three this year,” said Carmen. “We wanted to mark the day with the kind of celebration we..

The ‘Places, People and Professions’ that give Northampton such a strong and unique identity are being celebrated in a new exhibition on display in town. The moving collection of artwork, photography and audio interviews has been created by talented students from Northampton College and is now on show at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery. The exhibition features photos and artwork of around 20 notable Northampton landmarks combined with a soundscape of people’s memories of the buildings and the industries associated with them. Students of Fine Art, Photography, Music Technology, Business, Dance and Carpentry apprentices have worked on the exhibition during..

Some of the most respected names in UK stand-up will be coming to Northampton for a dedicated comedy festival this summer, with many acts using it as a warm-up on route to the Edinburgh Fringe. More than 50 comedians have been booked to appear at multiple venues across the town centre as part of a two-month-long series of gigs, including top names such as Rosie Jones, Paul Sinha and Josh Pugh. The festival, which takes place between Sunday, 25 May and Saturday, 26 July, has been organised by locally based promoters The Comedy Crate with support from Northampton Town Centre..

Today, on International Dance Day, Sensational Care Provisions proudly joins the global celebration of dance as a universal language of expression and community. As an organisation dedicated to empowering individuals of all abilities through inclusive activities, we know firsthand that dance is more than just movement — it’s a celebration and a chance to have fun! Whether it’s a groove in the kitchen, a choreographed routine with friends, or simply swaying to your favourite song, dance has the power to uplift, energise, and unite. At Sensational Care Provisions, we use dance as a dynamic tool to promote physical fitness, build..

Pulse’s Sammy Jones takes us through marvellous May’s stage attractions in the ‘fampton... Sometimes less is more, and a case in point is the upcoming production of Treasure Island at the Royal (May 2 & 3) which delivers Robert Louis Stevenson’s tale with just a cast of four. The show is a version the likes of which you won’t have seen before; laced with a host of contemporary comedic twists, including an unusual motley crew of pirates, a parrot called Alexa and a mermaid you will never forget. You have leading physical comedy company La Navet Bete (aka The Daft..

Organised by Made in Northamptonshire and the Northamptonshire Tourism Business Network, the 2025 Food & Drink Week shines a spotlight on the people, places and produce that make up the county’s vibrant independent food and drink scene. Expect a packed programme of special events, menus, pop ups, tastings, tours, collaborations and more, taking place at locations all around Northamptonshire. Organisers hope the week-long celebration – sponsored by Wilson Browne Solicitors - will help local food and drink businesses to raise their profile and attract new customers. Whether pubs, restaurants, cafes, caterers, food or drink producers, all businesses need to attract..

Sunday night is usually reserved for episodes of The Antiques Roadshow and digging hard to find motivation for the upcoming week. Surely it’s not only us?! But Sunday, May 4th offers a welcome break from the sedate routine – it’s a bank holiday weekend, which means no work on Monday for many of you. If only SBD Promotions had gone and booked a raucous troupe of girls to do justice to the sublime catalogue of material left by The Ramones... Oh wait, they have! The Ramonas pay mighty fine tribute to Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee and Tommy, and embody that..

Lamport Hall is delighted to launch a new event for the 2025 season. Inspired by the incredible makers, artisans and designers across the county and surrounding areas, we will be hosting a Makers Market and Food Festival on Saturday 10th May, 10am-5pm. There will be over 80 handpicked and carefully curated stalls selling a wide array of products including crackling wood wick candles, fused glass, keepsake boxes, propagation stations, tealights, handmade soap, wood turned items, original artwork, limited edition fine art prints, handmade willow crafts, family portrait experiences, wax melts, felt home décor, handmade fudge, ethical clothing, padded noticeboards, handcrafted..

This month Laura Malpas takes a spring walk around the village of Braunston and a short meander alongside the Oxford Canal and the Braunston arm of the Grand Union Canal. I love a reason to get outside in May, to enjoy the milder weather and the unfurling of the blossom and green leaves of the new season. This month I explore the story of Braunston to the west of the county, and if you too like the outdoors, I have a circular walk for you to enjoy, courtesy of the Canal and River Trust. Braunston’s story goes way back before..

As an executor or administrator of an estate, your duty extends beyond merely distributing assets; it includes the responsibility to use all reasonable means to locate missing beneficiaries. If the missing beneficiary turned up after you had wrongly distributed their £50,000 inheritance, you could find yourself personally on the hook to the extent of their loss. ‘In order to fulfil your duties to administer the estate properly, it is imperative to exhaust every possible avenue to find a missing beneficiary,’ says Susan Owens, senior partner at Borneo Martell Turner Coulston. ‘We can guide you through this complex process, ensuring that..

Freak Fridays has been helping music aficionados get their weekends off to a flying start at The Charles Bradlaugh since its launch back in February. ‘Wall-to-wall bangers, unapologetic anthems, and guilty pleasures,’ is the promise, with indie belters, hip-hop classics, disco grooves and 80’s new wave all ready to tickle your ears. You might remember we told you about this new venture from Rich Byles a couple of issues ago, but we wanted to put the needle in the groove, so to speak, and get the gist on one of those at the controls. Sylvia E. DeGray, aka Sylv, aka..

For those who haven’t already had the pleasure, meet MC Hammersmith, the world’s leading freestyle rapper to come from the ghetto of middle-class West London. He’s been delivering his smart solo freestyle rap for nigh on a decade now. And it’s fab. He’s a much in demand, multi-award winning player at comedy festivals around the world. and his clever word work has been rewarded online; his videos have racked up more than 100 million views and he has half a million followers on TikTok. MC Hammersmith dropped his debut album, Mother’s Fettuccine at the tail end of 2023, a collection..

You may have heard about the BBC’s The Willpower Detectives or their recent news article about how an Attorney ‘cut off her grandfather from his family’ by using Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA). Regrettably there are cases where LPAs have been used as a way of controlling people or to aid financial abuse. But what can be done? You can report the Attorney to the Office of the Public Guardian, as they have the powers to investigate the Attorney and to make applications to the Court of Protection to have them removed. If you are concerned about the person’s well-being..